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15-04-10, 10:20 PM
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engine noise
my curvy sv650 has started making a odd engine noise, to which i have been informed could be cam chain or little end, and was wondering if there is anyway i could narrow it down with out taking the head off, or if sv are known for theses faults commonally ???
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16-04-10, 07:00 AM
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Re: engine noise
Is it a light metallic rattle? If yes then it's very probably a sticky cam-chain tensioner. Cylinder of your choice.
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